"The first call
I make after getting a challenging audition or being cast
in a new role is to Billie. She is an incredibly insightful
teacher and has helped me innumerable times."Catherine E. Coulson
"The Log Lady," Twin PeaksAppearing
at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

“Billie has helped me refine my skills by never allowing me to compromise a truthful moment by trying to ‘act’…You may not remember all she says but you will not forget how she got you to the place you needed to be.”Francisco Oliva
Actor

"When I decided to get serious about acting I was directed to Billie – and it literally changed my life! In just a few months I was auditioning everywhere. As a result, I have had a 75% callback rate and have been cast in two wonderful parts this year, with another on the horizon!"Jean Conger
Actor

“Suhail loves Billie Shepard. She’s the best acting coach I have had and it has really helped
me with my acting skills.”Suhail Tayeb
“Salman,” Night of Henna

"Billie created an encouraging
environment where I could settle into myself, and from this
condition, I could communicate directly. She's intuitive, insightful,
with a great sense of humor and purpose. I made enormous strides
in her class as a film actor."Lee Vogt
Actor

"Billie has razor-sharp
intelligence, wit, energy and an ability to focus on the art
of being real. Her emphasis on being in the moment and her technique
of making the actor own the scene creates an authenticity that
the pros look for when they search for rare talent."Michael Ehrenberg
Actor

"Working
with Billie is like raw therapy. To be an actor worth watching,
one is expected to expose herself from the inside out, displaying
all her vulnerabilities, secrets, passions, and strengths for
the audience to gape at from their protected venue. It's a full
body-and-mind workout. Billie takes no passengers. Only active
participants can ride."Marianne Shine
Actor

"I thank
you for being such a wonderful teacher. You’ve changed
my life. You’ve taught me to respect what I’m most
passionate about. I am grateful that you were always so honest
with us. You have affected me positively in more ways than you
could imagine." Angelina Cheng
Actor

"I just want to thank Billie from the bottom of my heart. She inspired me to get back into auditioning, and low and behold, I just got cast in my first show in 17 years! Thank you, Billie, for cutting through the bullshit and helping me face my biggest challenge, myself."Bret-Jordan Kreiensieck
Actor

"I have been so lucky to have Billie as my very first acting teacher, for she has given me a strong foundation of the needed techniques, skills and most importantly, mindset. With an engineering background, acting seemed to be such an ‘illogical’ and ‘imperfect’ craft to me. Billie ‘reprogrammed’ me to understand what art is as opposed to science. I wouldn’t have launched my career if not for Billie." Michael Yan
Actor

"There is simply no
better way to quickly gain confidence in front of the camera.
Billie compels you to achieve your goals from the moment she
steps into the classroom." Tom Kelly
Actor

"I really enjoyed your class and since I’ve taken
it I’ve been working more regularly. I just completed
my first week at the SF Punch line with Wanda Sykes."
Lee Levine
Comedian, Actor

"As a direct result of your class, I was signed by Stars,
the Agency, have booked a number of on-camera jobs and usually
get at least as far as a callback in auditions. Thank you
for being a great teacher (and for convincing me to cut my
hair)."Craig Knudsen
Actor

"This has been the most illuminating class I have ever
experienced! Your energy and love for the work is inspiring.
I wish I could bottle you and dab you behind my ears before
every audition. I will remember all your kind words."
Stephanie Milligan
Actor

"I want to thank you for your no-bullshit approach to
theater. It was a tough transition from my childhood theater
habits. But after five weeks with you, I know I am now headed
in a good direction." Michele Gersberg
Actor